Update: 14 year-old recovering after accident

Matt Mallio @actonbeacon

Wednesday

Sep 5, 2018 at 7:22 PMSep 7, 2018 at 10:11 AM

A 14 year-old male who was transported to Mass General Hospital via Med Flight after he was struck by a car at approximately 4:30 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, is recovering, according to Acton-Boxborough Superintendent of Schools, Peter Light.

"I am happy to provide you an update with regard to our injured student," stated Light in a district-wide message sent out Thursday, late morning. " After speaking with the student's parent, I can report that the student is recovering."

Police and fire responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 54 Hayward Road. Upon arrival, the release states, Police and Fire/EMS discovered a 14 year old male victim who had been struck by a motor vehicle and according to the Acton Fire Department, "thrown a significant distance from the vehicle."

"After an assessment and due to the significant traumatic injuries a medical helicopter was requested for transport via BMF to a Level 1 Trauma Center in Boston," the release states. "Engine 26 and Car 2 (Deputy Chief Vanderhoof) responded to the Acton Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) 36 Charter Road to secure a landing zone and keep the field clear for BMF to land safely. BMF transported the patient to Mass General Hospital in Boston."

The female operator remained on scene, the release states, and the accident is being investigated by The Acton Police Department and The Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis.